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Springfield Police are looking for this man, who they say went behind the counter at the CVS Pharmacy at 1242 Parker St., pulled a "Crystal View Computer Book Tablet" off the shelf and walked out the store with it.
(Surveillance camera photos provided by Springfield Police Dept.)

SPRINGFIELD - Police are seeking the public's help in identifying man suspected of stealing a computer tablet from a Sixteen Acres pharmacy.

Sgt. John Delaney said the theft occurred at the CVS Pharmacy, 1242 Parker St., shortly after 11 a.m. on Nov. 5. The suspect walked into the store, walked behind the counter of the pharmacy, grabbed tablet and walked out of the store.

The theft was captured on surveillance video, and police on Wednesday released several still images from the video.

The suspect is described as a black man, about 5 feet, 8 inches tall, and stocky. He appears to be in his mid- to late-50s. He was dressed in a dark windbreaker jacket, blue jeans and white sneakers.

The stolen tablet was a Cristal View Computer Book Tablet, valued at about $200.

Anyone with information about the suspect's identity is asked to call Detective Gifford Jenkins at (413) 787-6355.

Those who wish to remain anonymous may text a tip via a cell phone by addressing a text message to “CRIMES,” or "274637," and then beginning the body of the message with the word "SOLVE."